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Archival Ovarian Cancer Samples

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to procure services related to the analysis of archival ovarian cancer samples, specifically involving RNA extraction, RNA quality control (QC), and gene expression analysis. This procurement process, classified as an open tender under the goods category, is currently complete. The relevant contract was awarded on 6th September 2018, with a value of £87,630. The procurement process was executed in Edinburgh, with the buyer being a central purchasing body that has a well-established role in public law governed procedures.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in medical diagnostics and laboratory services, particularly those offering specialised RNA analysis capabilities. Companies that are large-scale suppliers of biological sample processing and have experience in working with formalin fixed-paraffin embedded (FFPE) samples would be well-positioned to leverage this type of tender. The specific nature of the award underscores the likelihood for future similar contracts, making it a valuable area for growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Archival Ovarian Cancer Samples

Notice Description

RNA extraction, RNA QC and gene expression analysis of macro-dissected archival formalin fixed-paraffin embedded (FFPE) ovarian cancer samples.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A non-Competitive Action (NCA) for the purchase of RNA extraction, RNA QC and gene expression analysis of FFPE ovarian cancer samples. An NCA was chosen because of the need for continued compatibility with previous analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557690
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
John Kenmure
Contact Email
j.kenmure@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMAC DIAGNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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